I wonder if it would help to decrease the frequency of this happening by having a policy or routine in which every infant who receives 'free formula' has to have a note placed in their chart with the lot number and expiration date of each bottle provided to them. 

I know this may not seem like a 'big' deal but a nurse who is busy truly doesn't have the time to chart all this information and if they don't have the time to chart it they may just decide not to do it. 

The reason to chart this information would be for the next recall. If your facility has the formula that is recalled then you would have a way to contact the family and inform them. 

Jessica Callahan IBCLC, RN
USA, NC

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